The new plan for residential aged care. Here’s what’s changing

After months of negotiations between the major parties, the government has announced it will implement the Aged Care Taskforce recommendations.

Published: 14 September 2024

The government already signalled back in March 2024 that it wouldn’t impose a new tax or aged care levy.

The new program focuses on how wealthier people will contribute in future to the overall cost of their residential aged care and home care services.

While some people won’t be happy about paying for more, these changes are critical to ensuring the aged care system’s long-term sustainability.